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Polymeric nanocomposites coatings for the corrosion protection of steel
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Corrosion declared as the primary mechanism for the degradation of infrastructure, failure of metallic materials used in various industries such as pipelines in oil and gas industry, which results in huge economic loss, ...
تأثير تنوع الجينوم الفيروسي والخلايا المضيفة على كوفيد-19 و تطورات حول لقاح كورونا وكيفية علاجه
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
بعد مرور حوالي نصف عام على انتشار جائحة كورونا (كوفيد-19)، لا يزال العالم ينتظر بفارغ الصبر تحقيق تقدم ملحوظ على مستوى التوصل إلى لقاح وعلاج للمرض. ولكن الإنجازات العلمية الشاملة التي تراعي الجوانب الأخلاقية عادة ما تستغرق ...
Predictive Power of Body Visceral Adiposity Index, Body Adiposity Index and Body Mass Index for Type 2 Diabetes in Qatari Population
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased recently in Qatar. Body mass index (BMI) is a predictor of T2D in many populations. However, BMI is based on height and weight measurements and not on body ...
Investigating the Cardiac Effects of New Generation Anti-Diabetic Drug EmpagliflozinUsing Zebrafish Embryo Model
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects >16% of adults in Qatar. Newly emerging class of anti-diabetic drugs focuses on SGLT inhibition were observed to reduce CVDs risks in diabetic patients. Up to date, the mechanism ...
Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) based torsional vibration isolator for application in a prototype drilling shaft
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) is a type of smart composite material consisting of a polymer matrix embedded with ferromagnetic particles. In the presence of an external magnetic field, its mechanical properties, such ...
Impact of Countdown ground LED lights on traffic flow efficiency at signalized intersections: a driving simulator study
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Unnecessary stopping at signalized intersections during yellow interval reduces traffic flow efficiency. The aim of this driving simulator study was to investigate the impact of an advanced countdown system on traffic flow ...
Physical Fitness and Academic Performance in Normal Weight, Overweight, and Obese Schoolchildren in Qatar: A Pilot Study for Physical Education Perspective
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Childhood obesity and loss of physical fitness are rising problems internationally. Although research concerning mitigation strategies has been enforced, empirical results until now fail to address problems and needs of ...
Optimized DNA Extracting Method for Oxford Nanopore- Long reads Sequencing from Marine samples
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Sustaining social and economic growth is impossible without a holistic environmental vision that places environmental preservation for Qatar's future generations at the forefront. According to the ministry of development ...
Physical and Sedentary Activity during COVID19-induced Confinement
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID19) have compelled implementing confinement measure across the globe. These measures can potentially lead to many changes in lifestyle. However, no studies examined the effect of COVID19-induced ...
Do Oil and Gas Revenues Promote Economic Diversification in Qatar?
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
The aim of this paper is to explore the short- and long-run asymmetric impact of oil prices shocks and oil and gas revenues changes on the total real GDP, and the level of economic diversification of the Qatar economy. To ...